Pekin Defeats Dunlap, 28-14, Heading to Playoff

JUSTIN WAN/JOURNAL STARPekin’s Ethan Swanson (88) attempts to escape a tackle by Dunlap’s Brenton Shefts, Friday night during the football game between Dunlap and Pekin. The Dragons won, 28-14, and will enter the playoff season.

JUSTIN WAN/JOURNAL STARDunlap’s Jake Nellinger (23) runs forward as he is tackled by Pekin’s Cody Vicary, Friday night during the football game between Dunlap and Pekin. The Dragons won, 28-14.

JUSTIN WAN/JOURNAL STARPekin players, including Erich Vaupel (65), listen to head coach Doug Nutter in the locker room during halftime when the team trailed Dunlap, Friday night during the football game between Dunlap and Pekin. The Dragons went on to win, 28-14.

JUSTIN WAN/JOURNAL STARPekin defenders from right, Sam Bechar and Taylor Vaupel try to slow down Dunlap’s Treston Fowler, Friday night during the football game between Dunlap and Pekin. The Dragons won, 28-14.

JUSTIN WAN/JOURNAL STARDunlap’s quarterback Riley Carr picks up the snap, Friday night during the football game between Dunlap and Pekin. The Dragons won, 28-14.

JUSTIN WAN/JOURNAL STARDunlap’s Jake Vandermyde (55) breaks up a pass intended for Pekin’s Mat McClanahan, Friday night during the football game between Dunlap and Pekin. The Dragons won, 28-14.

JUSTIN WAN/JOURNAL STARPekin players celebrate the win, Friday night after the football game between Dunlap and Pekin. The Dragons won, 28-14, and will enter the playoff season.

JUSTIN WAN/JOURNAL STARPekin’s head coach Doug Nutter speaks to players after the win, Friday night after the football game against Dunlap. The Dragons won, 28-14.